Academic Advisor - Communication and Media

Academic Advisor

Communication & Media

Application through careers.uni.edu is REQUIRED for consideration. Handshake Applications will not be reviewed for this position.

To apply for this position, please go to: https://uni.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UNI/details/Academic-Advisor---Communication-and-Media_JR471 

Responsibilities: Coordinates and provides oversight for all student advising in the Department of Communication and Media; advises new and transfer students throughout the summer and academic year; develops advising materials and strategies; administers the four-year Grad Pact Program; provides ongoing review and updates departmental advising materials; attends all summer advising sessions; serves as an advocate for students and helps students to resolve problems that relate to departmental and administrative policies, their own plan of study, department curricular matters, and the registration process; contributes to departmental recruiting; and assists in the development and administration of course schedules.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in communication studies, electronic media, public relations, journalism, or related field; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; and strong organizational skills required. Master’s degree preferred.

Application Instructions: All application materials received by April 18, 2025, will be given full consideration. The following materials must be attached when applying:
1) Resume
2) Cover Letter

You will be presented with the opportunity to attach multiple documents when completing the application. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL required materials listed above have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes. If you have questions regarding this application process, please email careers-support@uni.edu or call 319-273-2422.

UNI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from persons of color, women, individuals living with disabilities, and protected veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other basis protected by federal and/or state law.

The University offers an excellent benefits package including a vacation plan, employer sponsored retirement plans, health and dental insurance, and life and disability insurance. Benefits package details can be viewed at https://careers.uni.edu/benefits. Application materials received by 4/18/2025 will be given first consideration. For more information or to apply, visit https://careers.uni.edu/. Criminal and other relevant background checks required. UNI is a tobacco free campus.